Clinical Nurse Consultant - Stomal Therapy/Wound Care

The role:

• Initially supported and trained by our current Stomal Therapist CNC - we can provide training on the job (if not already certified)!
• Functions as a clinical practitioner within Stomal Therapy and wound care services providing direct care, advisory, support and educational services within the Northwest Regional Hospital (NWRH) and the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), and as required, to external health care providers.
• The role will provide expert clinical advice and clinical leadership in ostomy management, stomal therapy and wound care.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.What we are looking for:

• Someone looking for a new career opportunity!
• Someone willing to undertake a post graduate certificate (financially supported for the right applicant!)
• A Registered Nurse, who is patient focussed and has the flexibility to offer a regional stomal and wound service to the patients of the Northwest.

The team:

• This service assists inpatients and outpatients at the NWRH and the MCH
• You will be a part of a multidisciplinary team providing exemplary care.
• You will be well supported throughout your training journey (if not already certified)

Details of AppointmentFixed Term, full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 15 April 2024 until 31 August 2025. Consideration will be given to part time hours for successful applicant(s).*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $111,506 - $118,336 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013

Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Holds or is working towards a relevant post-graduate qualification.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationAlli CoullPosition: Nurse Unit Manager, Ambulatory Care
Phone: (03) 6493 6299
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